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whole-hearted

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++whole-heart·ed /ˌhəʊl ˈhɑːtɪd◂ $ ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr-/ adjective [usually before noun]  COMPLETELYinvolving all your feelings, interest etc 全心全意的,全力以赴的whole-hearted support/acceptance/cooperation etc Montgomery’s new style of leadership met with Leslie’s whole-hearted approval. 蒙哥马利的新领导方式得到了莱斯利的完全赞同。whole-heartedly adverb I agree whole-heartedly with the mayor on this issue. 在这个问题上我完全同意市长的看法。
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whole-heartedThis makes difficult to offer less then whole-hearted and enthusiastic endorsement of the final product.Although, the idea doesn't get whole-hearted backing from Grendon's Governor.She was also impatient with a number of departments for displaying less than whole-hearted devotion to her policies.It is not simply a matter of a verbal profession but of whole-hearted, life-yielding response.Cliff was always a whole-hearted player and, with his carefully cultivated sideburns, was held in high regard by Palace fans.Though I wouldn't bet on women's whole-hearted support for their pathetic sister.Harry's appreciation is even more whole-hearted than he expects.Melanie felt a lump in her throat; it was a touching and whole-hearted welcome.
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whole-hearted
whole-hearted /ˌhəʊl ˈhɑːtəd◂ $ ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr-/ adjective [usually before noun]
involving all your feelings, interest etc
    whole-hearted support/acceptance/cooperation etc
    Montgomery’s new style of leadership met with Leslie’s whole-hearted approval.
—whole-heartedly adverb:
    I agree whole-heartedly with the mayor on this issue.


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